City

Dallas Center, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥2,623Population
💰$110,046Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$262,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian0.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate527 (30.2%)
Some College243 (13.9%)
Associates214 (12.3%)
Bachelors222 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree526 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,046 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$262,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,023/mo
Total Housing Units1,134
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Dallas Center, IA

Dallas Center is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,623 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Dallas Center is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,046 is above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dallas Center is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,023 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dallas Center is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.16%).

Dallas Center, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Dallas Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50063 2,623 $110,046 $262,900 $1,023 0.9% 42.9% 81.9%